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Heritage District’s Spring Camporee

Leader’s Guide

Hosted by Troop 340

At the Earl Reservoir, Town of

Woodbury

May 15th

, 16th

and 17th

2015

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Contents of the Leader’s Guide

Welcome 3 Directions 4

Troop Registration 6

Patrol Scoring 6

Troop Meals, Saturday Lunch 6

Medical 6 Camporee Patches 6

Schedule of Events 7

Activities 8

Other Events 10

Lunch 10 What to Bring 11

Heritage District Camporee Unit Roster 12

Heritage District Camporee Duty Roster 13

Heritage District: 2015 Camporee Evaluation 14

Team Work 15 Scout Spirit 16

Swimmers Test Affirmation Form 17

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March 17th, 2015

Dear Heritage District Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders,

“When Pigs Fly Camporee” is an exciting event where Scouts will put their Scout skills to use

while having a fun-filled, pig-packed day. The wearing of pig attire is encouraged!

In the following pages you will be introduced to the Heritage District’s 2015 spring Camporee

program. Please read this Leader’s Guide and prepare for the best experience – ever! We’re

hoping that the experiences we are planning will provide a weekend of challenge, fun, and

fellowship! The When Pigs fly Camporee events will emphasize Patrol Teamwork, Scout Skills,

and Scout Spirit. Each patrol will be judged on their knowledge, performance, and scout spirit.

This guide is being sent to Troop and Crew Leaders. We hope that, after reading this and

presenting it to your unit, your choice will be to join us May 15tn at the Earl Reservoir locacted

in the Town of Woodbury.

We will also be asking for your assistance in making this a great experience for the Scouts and

Scouters attending. We are asking that each unit supply, at least, one adult and one youth

member to volunteer to participate as a staff member assistant and/or judge. If you would like

to be of help with the program, please feel free to contact us either via email or phone.

Registration will take place online. Registration for the event closes on May 8, 2015. No

registrations will be taken after that date. No unit may register beyond the May 8th deadline.

The information provided in this Leader’s Guide should provide you with the necessary details

for the weekend. Also, please note the specifics regarding Skills, Teamwork, and Scout Spirit

within this Version. Most of the details are listed BUT if you have any questions or concerns,

please e-mail or call us through the contacts listed below.

Yours in Scouting,

Chris Serringer Scout Camporee Committee Chairman And Ron Prestia Scoutmaster Troop 340 troop340@outlook.com (Please include “Camporee” in your subject line) Cell 845-641-5384

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Directions to: The Earl Reservoir Town of Woodbury 80 Coach Wilson Trail Highland Mills, NY 10930 For GPS use the above address as your destination. From the council service center you can use this URL https://goo.gl/maps/k6TKl From Middletown (galleria mall) use this URL https://goo.gl/maps/EDNyE

From Newburg / New Windsor area take NYS Route 32 South and make a right onto County Route 44 / Ridge Road and travel 0.9 miles and make a right onto Schunnemunk Road. Follow Schunnemunk Road (bear right at Lent Drive) for 0.2 miles and make a right into the Park entrance, which is Coach Wilson Trail, follow the road until you reach the parking lot. From Middletown Take Route 17 to exit 131 (route 32 north) at traffic light make a left turn onto NYS Route 32N and travel approximately three miles and make a left turn onto County Route 44/ Ridge Road and travel 0.9 miles and make a right onto Schunnemunk Road. Follow Schunnemunk Road

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(bear right at Lent Drive) for 0.2 miles and make a right into the Park entrance, which is Coach Wilson Trail, follow the road until you reach the parking lot. For NYS Thruway Take exit 16 (north or south) Once through the toll plaza take the first exit (rte 32 and Woodbury commons) go to the traffic light and make a right onto NYS Route 32N and travel approximately three miles and make a left turn onto County Route 44/ Ridge Road and travel 0.9 miles and make a right onto Schunnemunk Road. Follow Schunnemunk Road (bear right at Lent Drive) for 0.2 miles and make a right into the Park entrance, which is Coach Wilson Trail, follow the road until you reach the parking lot.

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Troop Registration Troop registration will begin at 6:00 PM on Friday and end at 9:00 PM. The Troop Leader and SPL should arrive at the registration area to register the troop’s patrol for the Camporee. The Senior Patrol Leader will need to provide a roster of each patrol competing (it is recommended that patrols be a mix of scout ranks). Each patrol roster should contain both the name and rank of each member of the patrol. Please limit the size of your patrols to a MAXIMUM of 8 Scouts. Please note that troops should bring their troop flags to the Opening Ceremony. After the opening ceremony, troops should post their troop flags at their campsites, weather permitting.

Patrol Scoring Each patrol will compete at all of the stations, instead of points the Scouts will earn Bacon Bucks which will be used at the world famous Woodbury Swine Auction. The patrols will be awarded Bacon Bucks based on their performance, Scout skill knowledge and their Scout sprit. Troop Meals, Saturday Lunch

Saturday’s Lunch will be provided to the troops, we are planning to make pulled pork sandwiches and assorted side dishes. Your Troop will be responsible to cook the remaining meals. Since Earl Reservoir is a public park and we will be camping on the ball fields there is ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN GROUND FIRES , including fires in tire rims or portable fire pits, ALL COOKING MUST BE DONE VIA CAMP STOVE OR UTLIZING THE BBQ PITS AT THE PAVILLION. Due to the numbers of anticipated participants we are issuing tickets to be used at lunch.

Medical Scoutmasters are required to provide the medical personnel at registration a copy of the BSA Medical Form for each Scout and Leader attending the Camporee. They will be returned to your troop upon checkout. If any Scout or Scouter has any special medical needs please inform us ahead of time so we can try to make arrangements for them. Serious injuries must be brought to the attention of the Camporee staff. If the situation allows, the individual should be brought to the Medical Officer for medical treatment and evaluation. The medical area will be located in the garage area adjacent the adult bathrooms. If the medical situation is such that the individual cannot be brought to the Medical officer, a runner with a buddy should be sent to the medical office to notify the medical personal.

Camporee Patches Scoutmasters will receive the Camporee patches for their unit during Check out and submission of the Camporee Evaluation Form (remember feedback is a blessing).

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Schedule of Events:

Friday (May 15)

6:00 – 9:00 PM Check-in and campsite assignment 9:00 – 10:00 PM Cracker Barrel (SPL’s & SM’s) 11:00 PM Taps for Scouts

Saturday (May 16)

6:30 AM Reveille 7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast and Clean-up Areas (at Troop Campsites) 8:30 AM Opening Assembly, Flag raising, Announcements 9:00 AM Activity Period I begins 12:15 Activity Period I ends 12:30-1:45 PM LUNCH 2:00 – 4:30 PM Activity Period II (PM) 4:30 Activity Period II ends 4:45 – 6:30 PM Preparation, Dinner, and Clean-up areas 6:30 – 7:00 PM Scoutmaster Cook-off 7:30 – 9:00 PM Campfire 9:00 – 10:45PM Evening Activity/ Auction /Possible Movie - Fellowship 11:00 PM Taps for Scouts

Sunday (May 17)

7:00 AM Reveille 7:00 – 8:30 Breakfast 8:30 – 9:30 Interfaith Service, Closing Ceremony 9:30– 11:00 Break Camp, campsite inspections, Checkout (All Units must check out at

the registration/ medical area before leaving camp. Every Unit should be gone no later than 11:00, so please plan accordingly.)

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ACTIVITIES

These are the activities for the Camporee.

To successfully run all these events we need support from all the troops. We will be recruiting

Adults from each troop to volunteer to participate as a staff member assistant and/or judge.

The volunteer should plan on eating and camping with his troop. However, if this will impose a

hardship on your troop, please contact the Camporee ASM for Program.

Flying Pigs Tournament: A skill game: you will feed the cannibal pigs using flying pigs. (Frisbees with pigs painted on them). This is a version of can jam. One scout will be behind the pig target (can) and the other scouts will attempt to throw the flying pig into the cannibal pigs mouth (opening in front of the can) otherwise the Scout behind the can smack the flying pig into the open top of the can. Bacon bucks will be awarded based on how many the flying pigs have entered the can and by the entry point in which the pigs entered (through the mouth earns the most, through the top unassisted next and then through the top assisted least.) Boar Me with the Details: While hiking in the woods (which is infested with wild boars) members of your patrol get injured from minor injuries or even one may get severely injured by a wild boar. Can you treat the wounds and evacuate to help? In this event you will be tested on your knowledge of Tenderfoot, Second class and First class First aid requirements, the more you know the more Bacon Bucks you will earn! Bacon? Did you say Bacon? Start a fire without matches and get the bacon cooked (The Camporee chair and Scoutmaster of troop 340 call first dibs on the bacon) we will supply the pans (or maybe sticks) and the bacon, along with some firewood. You bring your best fire starting techniques and supplies. You will be graded by the method used, i.e. flint and steel, steel wool and battery, and for a super bonus try using friction fire starting methods, some techniques can be found here: http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/survival/fire/2006/10/seven-ways-light-fire-without-match/?image=0 This event will also be timed and Bacon Bucks will be awarded by a scale (harder method of fire starting quickest time range will get the most bucks)

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Transport the Pig: The pig must cross the river. You and your patrol must safely take the pig across a raging river, utilizing stepping stones, a monkey bridge and logs. Steal the Bacon: A contest between patrols, Scouts of a patrol are assigned a number, which is shared by a member of the opposing patrol. The patrols line up on opposite edges of the playing area, which has the "bacon" (a small object which can be grabbed and carried) in the center. A referee calls out a number, and the scouts who have that number must run to the center, grab the bacon, and return to their patrol without being tagged by the other Scout with that number. Tagging of a Scout may not occur before that Scout has touched the "bacon". The referee may call out more than one number resulting in many pairs of Scouts, each Scout attempting to steal the "bacon". The referee continues calling out numbers until a patrol reaches the agreed amount and that patrol wins. Bacon Bucks will be awarded to the winning team and because we are great scouts the other team will get some too! Even a Pig Needs a House: Build a tent shelter for the pigs – blindfolded! We will be supplying tarps ropes and other materials to build a shelter for yourself and friendly pigs; this event will be judged by how well the scouts work together as a team. Listening and clear communication skills will be essential. Bacon bucks will be awarded by how well the scouts work together and by how fast the tent is erected. Pig Herding: Using teamwork, blindfolded patrols must guide their pig through an obstacle course following directions from the leader. To accomplish this feat patrol members lock arms in a circle facing out with a pig in the middle. Fastest time wins. Wild Pig Food Thieves: Wild pigs are stealing food. Patrols must correctly pig-bag their food in a tree (Pigs don’t climb very well). You will be given several pieces of rope (hint they may have to be tied together to make one long rope), a bag and some food items. Scouts will use the proper knots to properly protect their food. Think tying ropes together, attaching the rope to the bag and securing it to a tree. Bacon bucks will be awarded based on skill in tying the proper knot for each function and how fast the task can be accomplished. Rescue the damsel pig: She is in distress The evil boar kidnapped and placed her on a inescapable cliff! Can you climb the cliff and rescue her? (climbing Tower) Home on the Range- try out your sharp shooting skills at the range with slingshots.

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Water Front Canoe tug of war- two canoes containing two or three scouts will tie the canoes together and paddle in opposite directions until one team pulls the other across the buoy markers. If a canoe should tip over the challenge will cease immediately. Paddleboat race- two paddle boats will race around a buoy and back to the dock. Fastest time wins.

Other Events

1. Scoutmaster cook-off will be held at 6:30. Participants should bring their dishes to the

Pavilion area. The dishes will be judged on creativity, presentation and use of

ingredients. (Think pork, bacon, pork, bacon get the idea!)

2. Bacon Buck Auction SPL’s and patrol leaders can bid on super spectacular items at the

world famous Woodbury swine auction.

3. Campfire program

4. Can food drive for local food pantries. All scouts are asked to bring one non-perishable

food item. Please turn the items in at the registration area upon check in.

5. Service Project. Since scouts Leave an area better then we found it, each troop/patrol

will be assigned a time to perform this project. We will be spreading mulch in the

playground area.

Lunch Menu- Pulled pork sandwiches Baked beans Corn Salad Chips

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What to Bring

Registration:

Troop Roster

Medical Forms for ALL attending – Forms A & B

Swimmers test affirmation form

One non perishable food item per scout to be collected for local food pantries.

Pig attire

Extra clothes if participating in the waterfront (you may get wet)

A great attitude

What NOT to DO!

NO OPEN GROUND FIRES!

Damage to the park grounds

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Heritage District Camporee Unit Roster

Please TYPE or PRINT ALL information. Troop/Crew Unit #________

SM/Advisor _____________________________________Phone (C) ________________

SPL (for the Weekend)______________________________________________

Total number of youth and adults attending ___________ = _____Youth + _____Adults

Patrol _______________________ Patrol _____________________________ Name Rank Name Rank

1. __________________ _______ 1. _______________________ ______ 2. __________________ _______ 2. _______________________ ______ 3. __________________ _______ 3. _______________________ ______ 4. __________________ _______ 4. _______________________ ______ 5. __________________ _______ 5. _______________________ ______ 6. __________________ _______ 6. _______________________ ______ 7. __________________ _______ 7. _______________________ ______ 8. __________________ _______ 8. _______________________ ______ Patrol _______________________ Patrol _____________________________

Name Rank Name Rank 1. __________________ _______ 1. _______________________ ______ 2. __________________ _______ 2. _______________________ ______ 3. __________________ _______ 3. _______________________ ______ 4. __________________ _______ 4. _______________________ ______ 5. __________________ _______ 5. _______________________ ______ 6. __________________ _______ 6. _______________________ ______ 7. __________________ _______ 7. _______________________ ______ 8. __________________ _______ 8. _______________________ ______ Other Leaders and their Contact Information for the Weekend:

Adult Leader Phone # Troop Position _____________________________________ ____________ _____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________

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Heritage District Camporee Duty Roster

[Keep in mind each troop is responsible for each meal EXCEPT for Saturday’s lunch.]

Troop ___________

Head Cook Asst. Cook Fireman Water Man Kitchen Clean-up

Asst. Kit. Clea-up

Fri Supper

Sat. B’fast

Sat. Supper

Sun. B’fast

Troop ___________

Head Cook Asst. Cook Fireman Water Man Kitchen Clean-up

Asst. Kit. Clea-up

Fri Supper

Sat. B’fast

Sat. Supper

Sun. B’fast

Troop ___________

Head Cook Asst. Cook Fireman Water Man Kitchen Clean-up

Asst. Kit. Clea-up

Fri Supper

Sat. B’fast

Sat. Supper

Sun. B’fast

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Heritage District: 2015 Camporee Evaluation

Your feedback is always welcome and will be used in future events. Please be honest with your thoughts about what was

good and what needs improvement. Use back of the evaluation sheet for additional comments.

Fantastic Great Average OK not so good We did not do it

EVENT LOCATION 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

ACTIVITY STATIONS 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Lunch 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Service project 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

COOK-OFF 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

CAMPFIRE 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

SUNDAY SERVICE 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Leader guide 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Auction 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

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Teamwork A patrol needs to exhibit Teamwork when they are performing a task. As a patrols progresses through the

events each scout must get a chance to perform.

During the performance of the activity at the stations teamwork skills should be exhibited. Below is a list of

possible teamwork skills. Bacon Bucks are awarded utilizing but not limited to the following

□ Patrol works as a whole team

□ Organizes work

□ Plans how to approach the problem

□ Respects others

□ Makes and follows agreements

□ Patrol members take responsibility for oneself

□ Patrol members contribute to the overall product/solution

□ Openness to others’ ideas

□ Patrol members performed multiple roles during the project

□ Energy level was supportive

□ Energy level was inspiring the team/motivating the team

□ Conflicts, if occurred, were resolved effectively

□ Patrol members shared their ideas

□ Patrol actively looks for and/or suggests solutions to problems

□ Patrol members strengths were assessed and strengths wee used.

□ The patrol contributed equally when required

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Scout Spirit

Scout spirit is an ideal attitude that Scouts around the world are supposed to show, based on adherence to the Scout Oath and Law. In the Boy Scouts of America, the Scout's demonstration of Scout spirit is discussed at the Scoutmaster conference and the board of review when the Scout advances to a new rank.

During the performance of the activity at a station Scout Spirit skills should be exhibited. Below is a list of possible questions that could help guide scout spirit. Bonus bacon bucks will be awarded based on how many skills are exhibited.

A patrol exhibits Scout Spirit when:

□ How well did the patrol participate in the activity?

□ Did they try not to complain but greeted the activity with a positive outlook?

□ Did the patrol keep trying even if they did not succeed after the first or second attempt?

□ Did the patrol pay attention to all the instructions as they were being delivered?

□ Did the patrol come prepared for the activity?

□ Did the patrol handle the tasks without being asked?

□ Did they act positively toward each other?

□ Did they keep an eye on each other in the troop and try to help them out?

□ If a skill had to be taught, did patrol members lend a hand for less experience scouts?

□ Did they pick up all their garbage?

□ Did they return items in the workshop to their rightful space?

□ Did they offer ideas to their patrol leader and the other members of the patrol?

□ As a Scout may have explained what needed to be done, did the patrol members listen?

□ Did patrol members watch for other scouts in their patrol and make sure they were doing OK?

□ Are you ready to assist when things need to get done?

□ Do you show respect for the Leaders?

□ Can the patrol organize itself without yelling?

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Swimmers Test Affirmation Form

This form must be completed for all Scouts who are planning to participate in the Aquatics activities at the 2015 Heritage District Spring Camporee “When Pigs Fly”

Please note that only scouts that have taken and passed the BSA’s swimmers ability test may participate in these events. No non-swimmers or beginners will be allowed.

I ___________________________ (unit Leader) of Troop/Crew/Ship_______________________________

Do hereby attest and affirm that the following scouts have taken and passed the BSA’s Swimmers ability test within the past twelve months and are eligible to participate in the aquatics activities of this event.

_____________________________________________(Unit Leaders signature)

Please attach the below named Scouts medicals to this form prior to check in to help facilitate medical review.

Scout Name Name of camp or facility test was taken Date of Test Ability Level